Like many other billionaires in the world , Bill Gates owns an impressive car collection, one of his large mansions can accommodate 23 cars.
Porsche 959 Sport
The Porsche 959 is an all-wheel drive supercar meticulously crafted to dominate a dedicated 80s-style rally race. It's a legendary car that's quite rare, with only 345 ever produced.
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The 1986 Porsche 959 wasn’t street legal, but Bill Gates tried to import one anyway. Lacking a catalytic converter and marketed without crash testing, NHTSA refused to admit it to the United States. Bill Gates fought the law and won, but the battle dragged on for 13 years before he got ownership.
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Porsche 911 1979
The first car Bill Gates bought was a 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo. However, the car is no longer in his car collection. The 911 was last auctioned for about $80,000 in 2012.
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Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo
The Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo was unveiled in Stuttgart in September 2019. It is Porsche's first electric car. Bill Gates loves Porsche and was one of the first to buy it for $185,000. It is also Bill Gates' first electric car.
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Ferrari 348
Bill Gates’ car collection also includes a rare Ferrari that would make any enthusiast jealous. It is a mid-engine 3.4-liter V8 sports car called the “348”. Notably, the Ferrari 348 was the last car designed by Enzo Ferrari, Italy’s first carmaker.
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The 1989 Ferrari 348 is a two-seater supercar that costs $160,000.
Rolls-Royce Ghost
The 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost is a premium luxury sedan. It is luxurious and comfortable with modern features. As a descendant of the Phantom, the Rolls-Royce Ghost is just as smooth but a bit smaller. All Rolls-Royce cars are handcrafted from engine to paint and are completely customizable.
The twin-turbo V12 engine gives the Ghost up to 592 horsepower. A 2022 Ghost is priced at around $340,000.
BMW 7-Series
The 2009 BMW 7 Series was the first bulletproof car ever made. It was an armored luxury vehicle with many protective features, such as shutting off the ventilation system and the fresh air supply ducts inside if the air in the cabin was compromised. Furthermore, it was reinforced with steel plating to resist bullets. In fact, a 2009 BMW 760Li met the requirements of the VR7 ballistic protection level.
The top-trim 760Li sedan has a powerful V12 engine, with other versions offering a V8. This luxury car sells for around $158,000, depending on the version.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Bill Gates loves Porsches, but he also appreciates the engineering of Mercedes-Benz. The 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is Bill Gates' daily driver. The billionaire has been spotted taking his daughter to school in it. The sleek luxury car cost around $110,000 in 2002.
The S-Class is a powerful machine, coming with a 6-liter V12 engine and can race at speeds of up to 249 km/h.
Chevrolet Suburban
We all know the Chevy Suburban, one of the most popular products ever made by Chevrolet. Bill Gates spent around $60,000 on this quintessential SUV. The Chevrolet Suburban is not a climate-friendly option, but Bill Gates uses it as a daily driver around Washington and the Seattle area.
Ford Focus
The Ford Focus is Bill Gates' most economical car, priced at $15,000.
The car has dynamic handling and is fun to drive. For Gates, the Focus is a great way to commute to the Microsoft offices.
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